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EU: Fifa's transfer rules violate the law

FIFA's rules on player transfers constitute a breach of EU law. This is stated by the EU Court of Justice in a ruling that is expected to shake up the football transfer market.

Wants Israel Punished – FIFA's Decision Delayed

The International Football Association (Fifa) has once again postponed the decision on whether the Israeli Football Association should be shut down. An independent committee will now investigate the matter – something that is welcomed by the Palestinian association.

Fifa changes transfer rules: "Best possible"

The International Football Association (Fifa) is changing the rules regarding transfers, so that players can switch teams before next summer's club World Championship.

The final of the new club team World Championship is decided

The first final in the new edition of football's club World Championship will be played at an NFL stadium on the outskirts of New York – at the same arena that will host the final at the 2026 World Championship.

Sent off to cameraman – banned for two matches

Rydström: "They want even more money"

Top players in Europe have threatened to strike due to a congested match schedule. Part of the responsibility lies with the big clubs themselves, believes Malmö FF coach Henrik Rydström. They want even more money, he says.

Star player on the schedule: "Close to strike"

Strike may be the only way to stop too many matches. That's what Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola and player Rodri think. We are close to a strike, says Rodri.

Punched a cameraman - may face suspension

Threatened to admit match-fixing

The South Korean football star Son Jun-Ho was banned for life in the major match-fixing scandal in China. Now he says he is innocent. They threatened to arrest my wife, he says.

The Star: Move the World Championship if racism continues

Spain should be stripped of hosting the 2030 World Championship if the country does not get to grips with racism in the stands. That's what Real Madrid star Vinicius Júnior believes. Spain is not a racist country, teammate Dani Carvajal hits back.

Female Player Signings: Increase of Over 100 Percent

More transfers than before on the men's side. But it's on the women's side in football that the records are being broken properly. The clubs have bought players for more than double the amount of money as last year – and the number of acquisitions has increased by 32 percent.

Saudi Arabia signs sponsorship agreement with Concacaf

Saudi Arabia continues to pump money into football. The country's investment fund has now signed a sponsorship agreement with Concacaf (North and Central America and the Caribbean's football association) ahead of the men's World Championship 2026 in the region.

Canada's appeal dismissed – penalty remains

Canada's women's football team was penalized with a six-point deduction, after using drones to spy on their Olympic Games preliminary opponents New Zealand ahead of the match.

Canada appeals the penalty for the drone scandal

Canada is appealing the points deduction that the country's women's national football team received in the ongoing Olympic Games tournament. The team was penalized with a six-point deduction for spying on the premier opponent New Zealand's training with the help of a drone.

The Excuse After the Drone Espionage: "Completely Crushed"

Canada's Olympic Games gold medalist and suspended national team captain Bev Priestman apologizes in a letter after the drone espionage of opponent New Zealand.

After the Drone Scandal – Tough Penalty for Canada

Canada's women's national football team spied on their first opponent New Zealand with a drone. Now the reigning Olympic champion – who defeated Sweden in the final in 2021 – is being punished with a six-point deduction in the ongoing Olympic tournament. Furthermore, the federation captain is being banned for a year.

Argentine anger after chaotic match

It got messy in the OS premiere between Argentina and Morocco. Now Argentina has submitted a formal complaint – at the same time as players and leaders are furious.

The Players' Union Reports Fifa to the EU

The players' union Fifpro, and European top leagues, have jointly submitted a complaint to the EU Commission against Fifa. They believe that the national team schedule is far too hectic. "It's a risk to the players' health", they write in a statement.

Enzo Fernández in new trouble – sentenced

Israel allowed to play football in the Olympics

Israel gets to participate in the football tournament during the Olympics in Paris.

The Chelsea players' anger – after the racist chant

Enzo Fernández broadcast live when the Argentine players sang a racist chant about French players. Something that was not well received by his French teammates at Chelsea – who unfollowed him on Instagram. Fifa has now launched an investigation into the incident.

France condemns chants - reports to Fifa

Sweden slips down the rankings – worst in seven years

Players' Union Protests Against New Mega Tournament

New expanded club team World Championships are a danger to players' health. This is the view of the International Players' Union (Fifpro) which now wants to take the International Football Association (Fifa) to court.